Largest Navy Contract For 3D Printers Awarded To MatterHackers

Largest Navy Contract For 3D Printers Awarded To MatterHackers

  • MatterHackers
  • Nov 10, 2021
MatterHackers Awarded $5M NAVAIR Tier 1 Additive Manufacturing System Contract To Field Ultimaker 3D Printers and Building Momentum Training For US Warfighters
MatterHackers, the largest US-based 3D retailer of desktop 3D printers and materials, was competitively awarded a five-year IDIQ contract (up to $5M) to deliver fully-deployable additive manufacturing systems (AMS) to US Navy and Marine bases across the United States and overseas.  The Tier 1 AMS includes Ultimaker S5 3D printers, industrial-grade filament, supplemental IT and support, mainte... (More)
Inspiration Session: 3D Printing for Military Training, Humanitarian Aid & Workforce

Inspiration Session: 3D Printing for Military Training, Humanitarian Aid & Workforce

  • MatterHackers
  • May 2, 2021
Building Momentum shares their success stories of real-world problem solving with 3D printers for active-duty military and civilians alike.
Building Momentum shares their success stories of real-world problem solving with 3D printers. From providing humanitarian aid in world-wide crises to training active-duty military members in the technology they'll need to create urgent solutions without waiting on a supply chain, Building Momentum has tapped into the power of digital manufacturing as a source of limitless innovation. Watch the vi... (More)
Utilizing 3D Printing for Safety and Efficiency in the Military

Utilizing 3D Printing for Safety and Efficiency in the Military

  • Chris Morgan
  • Jun 2, 2019
Our May Hackers of the Month are a dedicated group of soldiers that have leveraged the power of 3D printing to make ordnance disposal training inexpensive and safe for new recruits.
Our May Hackers of the Month are a dedicated group of military members that have leveraged the power of 3D printing to make ordnance disposal training inexpensive and safe for new recruits at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. (More)
How to Succeed with NylonX

How to Succeed with NylonX

  • Taylor Landry
  • Sep 1, 2016
NylonX has quickly become one of our favorite filaments for strong, durable, and ready-to-use parts. Here's an in-depth look at Nylon X, and some printing tips to get the most out of this great new material.
Nylons are a fantastic group of 3D printing materials. Excellent chemical, abrasion, and impact resistance coupled with its durability and toughness make it a perfect choice for strong, functional 3D printed parts. The main “cons” of nylon filaments are the lack of rigidity, relatively high shrink rate, and the fact that it is highly hygroscopic (absorbs water from the air).... (More)
How Professionals are Using 3D Printed Jigs and Fixtures

How Professionals are Using 3D Printed Jigs and Fixtures

  • Scott Cahoon
  • Jul 5, 2017
Learn how using MatterHackers PRO Series 3D printer filament to create custom jigs and fixtures can save time and money in the production process for any product.
Overview In the manufacturing environment, desktop 3D printing has graduated from conceptual design and prototyping to become an essential resource in product production. The cost and time savings gleaned from the design engineer’s desk is now being achieved on the production floor. One example is in the fabrication and use of 3D printed jigs and fixtures. To fully understand this developme... (More)
Tech Breakdown: Lulzbot TAZ Workhorse 3D Printer Review

Tech Breakdown: Lulzbot TAZ Workhorse 3D Printer Review

  • Alec Richter
  • Jul 22, 2019
MatterHackers' pros take a look at why the Lulzbot TAZ Workhorse lives up to its name, making it a 3D printer to be reckoned with.
Introducing the Lulzbot TAZ Workhorse, The latest iteration in Lulzbot’s series of FFF 3D printers. Throughout this machine you  find a variety of new hardware including updated features found on previous models, like the new toolhead, belted Z axis, and the Modular Heated Bed. There’s more to it that makes this machine a true workhorse, so let’s break it down. ... (More)
3D Printer Filament Comparison Guide

3D Printer Filament Comparison Guide

  • May 30, 2017
There are many different kinds of 3D printer filament, and each one has it's own strengths for different projects. Knowing these differences is key to a successful 3D printing experience and so we have created a Filament Comparison Guide with everything you need to know about every type of filament available.
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How To: Use Any Material with the Ultimaker S5 Material Station

How To: Use Any Material with the Ultimaker S5 Material Station

  • Scott Cahoon
  • Jun 8, 2020
Using the Ultimaker S5 Material Station, along with this helpful article, you can navigate your way to successful and repeatable fabrication with any filament.
Congratulations on being the proud owner of an Ultimaker S5 and Materials Station! This powerful machine is able to print a wide variety of engineering-grade materials, and this article will provide the tips and tricks you need to unlock the full printing potential of your 3D printer.... (More)
Tech Breakdown: Pulse - The Customizeable 3D Printer

Tech Breakdown: Pulse - The Customizeable 3D Printer

  • Alec Richter
  • Oct 14, 2020
Our in-house 3D printer, the Pulse, has grown and developed as the 3D printing industry advanced, with the latest edition making some worthy changes to the platform you already love.
I want to introduce the newest generation of the Pulse Family - the E-Series. This is our 5th generation design that leads the industry in technology, usability, and most of all - capabilities. This is not just a machine to create functional prints - Pulse is here to facilitate accelerated timelines and be a partner in your journey to crush productivity and expand capabilities. We’ll get int... (More)
How to Succeed with 3D Printing Metal on a Desktop 3D Printer

How to Succeed with 3D Printing Metal on a Desktop 3D Printer

  • MatterHackers
  • Jun 18, 2019
The time is here to explore easy and affordable metal 3D printing. 3D printing with real metal on a desktop 3D printer is now possible using Ultrafuse Metal 3D printing filament from BASF Forward AM.
What is metal 3D printing? Until recently, 3D printing with metal has been limited to sintering or powder 3D printing. Essentially, metal powder is bound together using high powered lasers, and then the parts are post-processed in a kiln or forge to produce nearly 100% solid metal parts. These machines, materials, and the post-processing needed to produce parts are expensive to own ($100,000+ for... (More)
Stainless Steel Metal 3D Printing on Benchtop 3D Printers

Stainless Steel Metal 3D Printing on Benchtop 3D Printers

  • Tara Williams
  • Dec 13, 2020
A MatterHackers presentation on advanced materials and their rising presence in 3D printing and BASF Ultrafuse 316L, a composite filament that yields pure metal components
MatterHackers Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Mara Hitner, is joined by special guests Eric Woodridge of Somerset Community College and Mark Holthaus of L3Harris as well as moderator Robert Schoenberger for an in-depth discussion on advanced materials and their rising presence in 3D printing, specifically BASF Ultrafuse 316L, a polymer and 316L stainless steel composite fi... (More)
MakerGear Wins Air Force Challenge with Budget-Friendly 3D Printer and PLA

MakerGear Wins Air Force Challenge with Budget-Friendly 3D Printer and PLA

  • Chris Morgan
  • Feb 28, 2021
USA-based 3D printer manufacturer MakerGear won First Place in the Advanced Manufacturing Olympics held by the US Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) with the most common 3D printing material - PLA.
From October 20th to 23rd, 2020, a (virtual) challenge unlike any other was issued by the United States Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) with teams competing to win nearly $1,000,000 in prize money. The first annual Advanced Manufacturing Olympics consisted of five separate competitions; The TDP (Technical Data Package) Relay, the Box of Parts Floor Exercise, Material Hurdles, Approval Spr... (More)
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